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Carved feet for the the ark at Anshe Sfard synagogue

1917 c - Maine Historical Society



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Thank you to Maine Historical Society and Susan Cummings-Lawrence for the information

Note:
"These carved feet were ornamental supports for the Torah ark at Anshe Sfard, a Chassidic synagogue built on Cumberland Avenue near Wilmot Street in Portland in 1917. The ark probably held three Torahs. It was topped with a carved eagle, painted gold." - MHS website
Organizations: Anshe Sfard
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